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Today, I ditched $ky. I was paying £72 a month and I only ever really watched two of non-free channels (SS1 and SS2). They didn't even offer me a discount to stay - last time I threatened to quit I got half price everything for 6 months (I'd already been on a half price deal from when I signed up for 12 months).

So to replace it I've ordered a Humax HDR Fox-T2 for twin tuner Freeview HD goodness and if I feel the need to watch SS1 or SS2 I can get a CF+ module and subscribe to Top Up TV on a pay as you go basis. :thumbs:

The Humax looks like a good box - loads of toys including DLNA as well as iplayer etc and Humax have trialled Sky Player so I could get a standalone Sky Go sub for sports etc. There's also a really good community with custom firmware available to keep my inner-geek busy.

As they were trying to talk me into staying, I mentioned that I was just going to get a Freeview or Freesat HD box for £200 or so which the Sky CS rep said "That's quite expensive". "Only as much as three months of Sky" was my response...

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We've got one of those and it's very good, much better than the Topfield it replaced. I've not tried the TV Portal yet as the dongles are never in stock on the Humax website - I'm not sure whether the portal includes Sky Player though.

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We've got one of those and it's very good, much better than the Topfield it replaced. I've not tried the TV Portal yet as the dongles are never in stock on the Humax website - I'm not sure whether the portal includes Sky Player though.

The portal did include Sky Player as a beta test and apparently it worked well but it has now been withdrawn. Thankfully those hacky geeks at hummy.tv have developed a version of the firmware that allows Sky Player to be used for the time being...

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You won't go wrong with Humax, they are brilliant machines, and their customer service and support is excellent too. We have been using Freeview Twin Tuner Humax Digital PVR's for many Years now, and highly recommend them.........:thumbs:

Watch a channel whilst recording a channel
Record two programmes on at the same time
pause, record and rewind live tv
if its internet connected you get augmented information about what you are watching

They are pretty good, my Dad bought one in November time, I set it up in a few minutes, there aren;t many freeview HD channels but I think its worth it for BBC HD Alone, the natural history stuff they have on looks stunning in HD.

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Today, I ditched $ky. I was paying £72 a month and I only ever really watched two of non-free channels (SS1 and SS2). They didn't even offer me a discount to stay - last time I threatened to quit I got half price everything for 6 months (I'd already been on a half price deal from when I signed up for 12 months).

So to replace it I've ordered a Humax HDR Fox-T2 for twin tuner Freeview HD goodness and if I feel the need to watch SS1 or SS2 I can get a CF+ module and subscribe to Top Up TV on a pay as you go basis. :thumbs:

The Humax looks like a good box - loads of toys including DLNA as well as iplayer etc and Humax have trialled Sky Player so I could get a standalone Sky Go sub for sports etc. There's also a really good community with custom firmware available to keep my inner-geek busy.

As they were trying to talk me into staying, I mentioned that I was just going to get a Freeview or Freesat HD box for £200 or so which the Sky CS rep said "That's quite expensive". "Only as much as three months of Sky" was my response...

I think you made a good choice. Whenever I'm asked about Freeview recorders I always point out that none of them are bug free, but Humax is the best of the bunch. Unlike most other manufacturers, Humax do actually provide regular, automatic software updates and do seem to care about their customers. If you find anything about the box you don't like, it's worth taking a stroll to

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I dumped sky almost a year ago due to their poor customer service and increasing costs. At the moment i have virgin media which is costing 30 per month but after looking at this thread i am going to look into this freeview system.

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I dumped sky almost a year ago due to their poor customer service and increasing costs. At the moment i have virgin media which is costing 30 per month but after looking at this thread i am going to look into this freeview system.

We have Virgin Media as well, but the Humax Freeview Twin Tuner gives us a MUCH more varied way to record and watch anything at any time, so I would consider the Freeview as an addition, rather than a total replacement for Virgin Media, especially if you have a V+Plus box as well, which we find brilliant all round.........:thumbs:

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When I moved into my flat I thought I would get sky, but never got round to it. And I really don't miss it. When I go to my parents and watch sky the only difference is, there are more channels of rubbish to flick through.

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We have Virgin Media as well, but the Humax Freeview Twin Tuner gives us a MUCH more varied way to record and watch anything at any time, so I would consider the Freeview as an addition, rather than a total replacement for Virgin Media, especially if you have a V+Plus box as well, which we find brilliant all round.........:thumbs:

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